Work

How I do it: purely intracondylar approach to the hypoglossal canal for the treatment of an intracanalicular hypoglossal lesion

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: BACKGROUND AND IMPORTANCE: Lesions confined to the hypoglossal canal are rare, but may lead to invalidating symptoms. Moreover, extensive approaches to this region frequently require complex dissections and high surgical risks. We propose a minimally invasive approach specifically tailored to purely intracanalicular lesions of the hypoglossal canal. CLINICAL PRESENTATION: With the aid of operative images and anatomic dissection, we present a clinical case of such a lesion and describe a targeted surgical approach for treatment. CONCLUSION: For lesions purely confined to the hypoglossal canal, a tailored intracondylar approach is feasible and may, in selected cases, reduce surgical times and complications.

Source: Acta Neurochirurgica

DOI: 10.1007/s00701-025-06629-x

Authors: Amedeo Piazza, Simone Olei, Maria Peris-Celda, Carlo Serra

Institutions: Mayo Clinic, University of Zurich, University Hospital Zurich, Sapienza University of Rome, Humanitas University

Language: English

Topic: Meningioma and schwannoma management

Subfield: Epidemiology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $3,990